It's nice to have the forum back, whether in old or new form So, how are everyone's Xmas or general seasonal preparations going? I am overworked and underprepared.

I think everybody is as overworked and under-prepared. I may be going to my parents this year but not too sure. Last year I was on my own but wasn't prepared at all (no beer). This year, I have beer but not able to drink any of it until New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and maybe Jan 2nd. But I hope everybody have a great Xmas and a very "hiccup" Merry "hiccup" New Year.

Glad to see this is back!!

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH YYYYEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! THE FORUM IS BACK UP!!!!!!! I HAVE A PLACE TO COME AND BITCH AND MOAN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've missed everyone and all the discussions. I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!

Wheee!!!! Cricket sits down and makes herself comfortable. We managed to get all the necessary stuff done, all wrapped and labelled and under the tree and/or hidden, but hubby will have to work over the holidays. He'd thought he was getting the week off, but as of yesterday, no such luck. Sigh. Still, it'll be a nice holiday for the kids. Cheers!

Hello everyone, Merry Xmas, sorry about the delay

Merry Christmas. I was prepared for Christmas dont have to be prepared for New Years as I am working. Hope you all have a good one. It is great to see the forums back up

Hello! Grad school is done for the next month and I am off this week. Finally some time to catch up on my other forums. Hope everyone is great. Cep hope you get better soon.

So did anyone get any good presents? I got another pottery course (this will be the 4th year in a row, but I don't mind because I enjoy them so much). And I got a lot of rather good chocolate. I think I am going to go and eat some in just a moment. I bought a lot of lego for the husba--- I mean child.

Gift certificates for the kids at Toys'R'Us -- from the aunt and uncle that don't have them, of course. Hubby insisted we use them on Boxing Day. New (well, used) handheld to replace the one that's flakey; great for reading offline. Saves trees. Books, toys, and more sinful snack foods than I can eat in the next year. I discovered the joys of taking the kids to the dollar store for gift buying. No more, "No, you can't buy the $100 glass dolphin for Uncle Keyop. How about the $10 pot holder?" The kids get to choose something they like and is personal, and then I top it up with a gift card. Best of the season to everyone! Cricket

I got the next Gatch box set from a dear friend! Also got a new Scottie calendar and we (meaning hubby and I) treated ourselves to a PS2. Then we each bought a new game. I'm going to give Castlevania a try, but first I am going to learn the controls with Jak2.

A portable DVD player from a friend (a total surprise). For myself, I ordered the first three Gatchaman Box sets, which I should have any day now.

Thorn, I like your new avatar.